CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joined the 80th Araw ng Kagitingan anniversary celebration at Mount Samat National Shrine in Pilar, Bataan today, April 9.
Department of Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra led the wreath-laying ceremony as respect and tribute to World War II heroes who defended the country's freedom. He was joined by His Excellency Koshikawa Kazuhiko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Embassy of Japan; and Ms. Heather Variava, Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the United States. Lieutenant General Ernesto Torres Jr, the Commander of AFP Northern Luzon Command, served as the military host.